IRE vs IND 2023: Strongest India playing XI for T20I series
These players will form the best India XI for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Ireland.
3. Sanju Samson (wk)
Sanju Samson could be seen donning his wicketkeeping gloves to serve the team in Ireland. Along with wicketkeeping, he might get the responsibility to reinforce India’s top order with his batting at number three. Samson has played 17 T20Is for India since 2015 and in these outings, he has scored 301 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 133.77.
Noting his batting capability, it could be said that these numbers do not justify his reputation. In domestic T20s, he has accumulated 5979 runs for Kerala in 234 innings of 241 matches at a strike rate of 133.07. The wicketkeeper batter is a renowned figure in IPL due to his excellent batting record.
In the cash-rich T20 league, he has scored 3888 runs in 152 matches at a strike rate of 137.19. This year, he piled up 362 runs for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 14 games with three fifties. Against the Irish side, he will look to utilise his experience and showcase his efficiency with his bat and wicketkeeping.
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